Meet the Team at Oaklawn Animal Hospital
At Oaklawn Animal Hospital, our team brings together decades of veterinary experience, compassionate care, and deep community roots. Proudly serving Cranston, RI, and surrounding areas including Warwick and Providence, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, modern medicine with a personal touch. Learn more about the people who make Oaklawn a trusted name in pet care.
Our Veterinarians
Dr. Josh Mowry
He has worked in small animal general practice for the past 20 years. His areas of interest include internal medicine and dermatology. Outside of work, Dr. Mowry enjoys traveling, boating, and cooking.
Dr. Emerlyn Goh
Dr. Emerlyn Goh grew up in the South Jersey area and graduated from Rutgers University with a BS in Cell Biology and Neuroscience. She earned her DVM from Tufts University in 2015 and practiced in Rhode Island before joining the Oaklawn team in 2021. She is Fear Free Certified and has particular interest in preventative medicine and dentistry. When she’s not at work, she enjoys exploring the culinary arts by cooking new recipes and baking delicious desserts.
Dr. Ariana Mihailides
Dr. Mihailides enjoys spending family time with her husband and daughter outside of work. And of course, loves hanging out with her bullmastiff Mack, and tortoise Franklin!
Client Care Team
Christine – Hospital Manager
Christine joined Oaklawn Animal Hospital in 2015. A Rhode Island resident since 1992, she attended the University of Rhode Island. Prior to joining the Oaklawn team, Christine worked in the hospitality industry for 25 years with a focus on hotel management. In her free time, Christine enjoys tennis and yoga.
Candace – Lead Client Care Representative
Candace joined the Oaklawn Animal Hospital team in May 2016. She has been in customer service since 2002 and has worked with animals since 2010. When she isn’t busy with TNR and rescuing cats, she enjoys being a mom and spending time outdoors. She shares her home with a plethora of cars and her bully mix dog.
Sonja – Client Care Representative
Sonja has worked at Oaklawn since 1984. She loves ferrets and enjoys painting rocks and gardening. She currently shares her home with her husband and her dog, Ollie. Sonja is our problem solver and implements our recycling and composting program.
Alexis – Client Care Representative
Alexis has been with Oaklawn Animal Hospital since November 2020. She received a BS in Animal Science from the University of Rhode Island in 2018. She enjoys outdoor activities with her two German shepherds, Zyra and Xena, and spending time with her family, traveling and shopping.
Nalisha – Client Care Representative
Veterinary Technicians
Sarah B. – Certified Veterinary Technician
Sarah joined our team in March 2019 after graduating from New England Tech. In July 2019, Sarah became a Certified Veterinary Technician. Sarah shares her contagious smile and positive energy in everything she does. Her goals include completing her bachelor’s degree and teaching future veterinary technicians. In her free time, Sarah enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with her dog, Rosie, and cats, Sissy and Princess.
Christine G. – Certified Veterinary Technician
Fear Free Certified
Christine has worked in the veterinary field for 25 years and has been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2005. Outside of work, Christine’s a weightlifter and triathlete. She lives with her husband and three felines.
Ashley – Technician
Ashley began her career as a veterinary technician in 2003 and has been a technician at Oaklawn Animal Hospital since 2006. Ashley shares her home in Cranston with cat, Bing. Her hobbies include going out with her friends, shopping, and spending time with her family.
Ashley – Assistant
Fran – Certified Veterinary Technician
Fear Free Certified
Fran worked as a CVT for many years before joining Oaklawn in 2006. Her calm demeanor and ability to quiet even the most upset cats has earned her the nickname of Cat Whisperer. She has an associate degree in veterinary technology from Newbury Junior College. She and her husband Tom share their home with many animals. Fran also spends time writing and is interested in photography.
Kristina – Technician
Jordan – Technician
Jordan joined the Oaklawn team in August 2017. She is a veterinary technician, and a mom. She loves to spend her free time with her beautiful daughter. She also lives with her two cats, Kiwi and Jax and her rescue pup, Halani.
Jessica – Technician
Amanda N – Technician
Amanda joined the Oaklawn team in June of 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Arts. She is mostly seen with funky hair colors. In her spare time, she loves to play video games, spending time with her husband.
Dedicated to Compassionate Care—From Our Family to Yours
At Oaklawn Animal Hospital, every member of our team plays an essential role in delivering high-quality veterinary care with compassion, integrity, and expertise. Whether you’re visiting us for the first time or have trusted us for generations, we’re honored to be part of your pet’s health journey. We look forward to welcoming you—and your pets—into our Oaklawn family.